Serial measurements of the CaO2 and CvO2 have been measured on a patient who is mechanically ventilated after a AAA repair. Which of the following arterial-venous content differences recorded exhibit the greatest decrease in cardiac output?

From the previous question, what is Mr. Jim Bean’s CvO2?

Based on the following pressure recordings, where is the problem? CVP:     13 mmHg mPAP:   26 mmHg POWP:  24 mmHg C.O.:      3.8 L/min SVR:     1578 dynes.sec.cm-5

The diagnosis of myasthenia gravis may be made by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Kate Chopin’s story “The Storm” answers the question “what if” for the characters from “At the Cadian Ball.” How does it answer “what if” for Alcee and Calixta? It may help to tell what happens to them at the end of “At the Cadian Ball,” then talk about what happens to them in “The Storm.”

BONUS: What is the most important factor in assessment of the ability of the cardiovascular system to meet the body’s metabolic demands?

A patient has undergone external cardioversion had to be given a large dose of diazepam prior to the procedure to attain adequate sedation. After successful conversion to a normal sinus rhythm, the patient remains sedated and difficult to rouse. Which of the following pharmocologic agents would be appropriate to administer at this time?

All of the following cause an increase in CVP EXCEPT:

When there are frequent changes in the FiO2 delivery of a patient, what is the MOST reliable measure to determine oxygenation status?

BONUS: Which port should be utilized to attain a sample for a mixed venous reading?